Comparisom of life cycles of pltycerium on tree growth media

Abstract

Platycerium is an ornamental fem but the reproductive from spore rarely been studied. This study is focused on the spores of Platycerium coronarium capability to grow on three growths media of sand, soil and commercial humus. Media with spores were kept in an artificial environment and exposed to light condition as it source for energy. Though negative growth obtained in all media, comparative results of gametophyte phase from experiment that was successfully conducted in natural environment are presented. Possible factors contributing to the results are discussed.